Crypto
The Evolution of Scammers: Famous Stories From Each Era
Scammers have always found a way to deceive people, whether it be robbing a bank the old-fashioned way (think Lennie Briscoe) or scamming someone by way…
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Scammers have always found a way to deceive people, whether it be robbing a bank the old-fashioned way (think Lennie Briscoe) or scamming someone by way…
Scammers have advanced significantly and have become deft at new targeting tactics. Follow these 9 fundamental rules to identify and avoid crypto scams and stay one…
Online dating has changed the way many people find companionship and, sadly, it has opened the door for scammers targeting lonely hearts. Dating apps like Tinder…
The emotional toll can be devastating when one is a victim of a crypto or financial scam. There is another lesser-known consequence that deserves your scarce…
Do you recall the absolute trust of a child? The moment you careened full-tilt into a game, laughing without second thought, arms flung open wide? We…
It’s not just your money that’s stolen—it’s your sense of safety. Victims of crypto fraud often experience a double trauma: First, the emotional and financial loss…
Everyone thought the chances of coming sooner had broken cover until they did. Crypto fraud would be abrupt money in a hurry-thinks the scammers-when it is…
Victims, in scammer parlance, are the "pigs"—emotionally fattened on attention, affection, and phony hope—before being slaughtered financially. These programs are not new. But in 2025, they’ve…
While traditional scams might involve wire transfers or bank payments, cryptocurrency ATMs have become a go-to tool for fraudsters. Here’s why—and how it affects the recovery…
Across 1,000+ cases reviewed by Lionsgate Network this last quarter, a clear pattern has emerged: behind the promises, there are familiar tactics — and they’re only…
In 2024 alone, Americans lost over $53 billion to crypto-related fraud. But those losses aren’t evenly spread. A disturbing trend has emerged: states like California, Texas,…
Rate of development in the virtual money market has driven an unstoppable wave of financial creativity—but no less astonishing growth in crypto-based scams. With the spread,…
Editor Disclaimer: The numbers presented in this article represent only reported cases. Research indicates that only 1 in 10 victims report their losses, meaning the true…
Cryptocurrency fraud has surged into a $53 billion problem in the U.S. alone, with criminals exploiting the speed and anonymity of digital assets to execute sophisticated…
Lionsgate Network experts have been involved in blockchain forensic analysis since the beginning to support clients on demand with the challenging task of crypto fraud. It…
Unprecedented opportunities and unprecedented risks come with this digital age. Among the most cunning threats are online crypto predators, persons or groups that exploit modern vulnerabilities…
The most preferred tool for cybercriminals is phishing scams. Phishing has been made quite sophisticated over time, and through it, deception occurs whereby victims provide sensitive…
When we hear of some person being caught by a scam, it becomes simple to pronounce that the victim is naive and careless. The truth, though,…
Crypto scams aren’t just about financial manipulation—they’re about exploiting emotions. One particularly sinister tactic scammers use is love bombing, overwhelming victims with affection and attention to…
Crypto phishing scams are becoming the deadliest forms of cyber fraud. The tricksters specifically target the users of cryptocurrencies by using wallet services, exchanges, or investment…
